AVS 107A. Flight Preparation Lab - Private Airplane. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-125, Airplane Private Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Private Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 125.

AVS 107B. Flight Preparation Lab - Instrument Airplane. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-135, Airplane Instrument Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Airplane Instrument Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current flight operation/safety issues. Corequisite: AVS 135.

AVS 107C. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Intro to Commercial. 1 Credit.

Provides opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-145, Airplane Intro to Commercial Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Airplane Commercial Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 145.

AVS 108A. Flight Preparation Lab - Private Helicopter. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-115, Helicopter Private Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Private Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training are also discussed. Corequisite: AVS 115.

AVS 108B. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Basic Comm Instrument. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-156, Helicopter Basic Commercial w/Instrument. Includes guided study and testing of Commercial cross-country and Instrument rating knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training are also discussed. Corequisite: AVS 156.

AVS 115. Helicopter Private Pilot Flight. 5 Credits.

Covers the operation of helicopters. Explores fundamentals of flight, emergency procedures, air traffic control and operational procedures. Provides the flight and ground instruction required to qualify to take the FAA Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter knowledge and practical tests. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; Additional funds may be required. Corequisite: AVS 108A. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 127. Prerequisites: Placement into MTH 65 and WR 121.

AVS 125. Airplane: Private Pilot Flight. 5 Credits.

Covers operation of single-engine airplanes as it applies to FAA certified Private Pilot operations. Explores fundamentals of flight, air traffic control, operational procedures, and aeronautical decision making. Provides the required ground and flight instruction and experience in preparation for FAA knowledge and practical tests. Flight training fees cover a specific amount of training; additional fees may be required. Prerequisites: Placement into MTH 65 and WR 121 or higher. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 127. Corequisite: AVS 107A.

AVS 127. Introduction to Aviation. 4 Credits.

Examines the aviation industry from early flight to future potentials. Introduces the career opportunities in a variety of fields of aviation, with focus on professional airplane or helicopter pilot careers. Provides a general overview of pilot flight training including certificates, ratings and training aircraft used. Open to the general public. Audit available.

AVS 135. Airplane: Instrument Flight. 4 Credits.

Covers training in instrument flight operations. Includes basic attitude instrument skills, radio navigation, departure and approach procedures and instrument cross-country planning and flying. Provides required flight and ground instruction in preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating – Airplane knowledge and practical tests. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; additional fees may be required. Prerequisite: AVS 125. Corequisite: AVS 107B.

AVS 137. Applied Aerodynamics. 4 Credits.

Introduces aerodynamics. Explores various concepts and theories relevant to modern aviation. Audit available.

AVS 145. Introduction to Commercial Airplane. 4 Credits.

Covers beginning commercial pilot training activities. Includes cross-country flight operations and a review of previous items learned during private and instrument pilot training. Explores how to plan and execute a cross-country flight as a commercial pilot. Provides ground training required to take the FAA Commercial Airplane knowledge test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; additional funds may be required. Prerequisite: AVS 125. Corequisite: AVS 107C.

AVS 156. Helicopter Basic Commercial w/Instrument. 5 Credits.

Introduces some commercial pilot training activities and training for the instrument rating. Includes cross-country flight procedures, emergency procedures, and procedures for flight by reference to instruments as well as training in basic commercial maneuvers. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; please see the Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide for detailed information. Prerequisite: AVS 115. Corequisite: AVS 108B.

AVS 157. Aircraft Systems & Structures I: Airframe. 3 Credits.

Designed to give students the background in aircraft systems and structures, with an emphasis on airframe components, that will enable them to progress into more advanced aircraft. Provides understanding of the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems. Prior flight experience recommended. Audit available.

AVS 167. Aircraft Systems: Powerplant. 3 Credits.

Designed to give students the background in aircraft systems and structures, with an emphasis on powerplant components, that will enable them to progress into more advanced aircraft. Provides understanding of the safe and efficient operation of aircraft systems. Prior flight experience recommended. Audit available.

AVS 177. Pilot Human Factors and Safety Management. 4 Credits.

Focuses on the impacts of human psychological and physiological factors on pilot performance and decision making quality, and effective Crew- and Single-pilot Resource Management (CRM and SRM) techniques. Covers effective participation in Safety Management Systems (SMS) as they apply to flight operations. Prerequisite: AVS 127. Audit available.

AVS 207A. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Advanced Commercial. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-225, Airplane Commercial Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Airplane Commercial Single- and Multi-engine Pilot knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 225.

AVS 207B. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Multi-Engine Instructor. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-236, Airplane Multi-engine (MEI) Instructor. Includes guided study and testing of the initial Multi-engine Flight Instructor knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 236.

AVS 207C. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Instructor CFII/SEL. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-243 Airplane Single-engine Ground/Flight and AVS-244 Airplane CFII Ground/Flight. Includes guided study and testing of the Flight Instructor SEL add-on and CFII add-on knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 243 and AVS 244.

AVS 207D. Flight Preparation Lab - Airplane Professional Pilot. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-275, Airplane Professional Pilot. Includes guided study and testing of advanced commercial cross-country knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 275.

AVS 208A. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Advanced Commercial. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-216, Helicopter Advanced Commercial Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Commercial Pilot knowledge in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 216.

AVS 208B. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Flight Instructor. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study, and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-265, Helicopter CFI Flight. Includes guided study and testing of initial helicopter Flight Instructor knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 265.

AVS 208C. Flight Preparation Lab - Helicopter Instrument Instructor. 1 Credit.

Provides an opportunity for flight lesson preparation, study and testing of knowledge that is directly related to AVS-266, Helicopter CFII Flight. Includes guided study and testing of Helicopter Instrument Instructor knowledge areas in a collegial learning environment with other Aviation Science students of all levels. Explores current operational/safety issues related to flight training. Corequisite: AVS 266.

AVS 216. Helicopter Advanced Commercial. 5 Credits.

Continues commercial pilot rotorcraft helicopter training activities. Includes review of previous items learned as well as advanced commercial maneuvers. Includes training focused on specialty commercial operations appropriate to the desired career. Provides flight and ground training to qualify to take the FAA knowledge and practical helicopter commercial pilot tests. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; Additional funding may be required. Prerequisite: AVS 156. Corequisite: AVS 208A.

AVS 217. Aviation Weather Services. 4 Credits.

Provides detailed exposure to, and practice with, aviation weather products that are used to make pre-flight and in-flight decisions, including forecasts, observations, maps and charts. Prerequisite: AVS 127 and GS 109. Audit available.

AVS 225. Airplane: Commercial Flight. 4 Credits.

Concludes commercial pilot training activities. Includes complex flight operations, multi-engine operations, advanced systems and performance maneuvers. Covers preparation for taking the commercial pilot multi-engine land practical test and the single-engine land additional class rating practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; please see the Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide for detailed information. Prerequisite: AVS 145. Corequisite: AVS 207A.

AVS 227. Aviation Careers. 4 Credits.

Designed to prepare students for a career in aviation. Explores aviation employment opportunities. Includes interview and resume preparation. Intended for second year AVS students. Audit available.

AVS 236. Airplane MEI Flight. 3 Credits.

Explores how to present, explain, demonstrate, and assess flight-related skills and knowledge related to all levels of airplane multi-engine training, while flying from the instructor’s seat. Provides training required to prepare for the initial FAA Certified Flight Instructor knowledge and practical tests, and the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; additional funding may be required. Prerequisite: AVS 225. Corequisite: AVS 207B.

AVS 237. Aviation Law and Regulations. 4 Credits.

Explores the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations through case law and current events. The FAA's role in the development and regulation of the industry is examined. Covers how to reference, interpret and explain aviation law and regulations. Audit available.

AVS 243. Airplane Single-Engine CFI Ground/Flight. 1 Credit.

Covers subject areas for a single-engine land (SEL) airplane additional rating on a Flight Instructor certificate. Covers the aeronautical skill and knowledge necessary to apply for the FAA Flight Instructor – SEL (additional rating) practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; Additional funds may be required. Prerequisites: AVS 236. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 207C.

AVS 244. Airplane CFII Ground/Flight. 2 Credits.

Covers subject areas for an instrument airplane rating on a flight instructor certificate. Presents sufficient information to prepare for the Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument knowledge test. Includes preparation to obtain the aeronautical skill and knowledge necessary to apply for the FAA Flight Instructor - Instrument practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; please see the Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide for detailed information. Prerequisites: AVS 236. Prerequisite/concurrent: AVS 207C.

AVS 255. Multi-Crew Operations. 1 Credit.

Designed to expose students to cockpit resource management and issues related to multi-crew environments. Focuses on workload management and checklist usage. Prerequisites: AVS 145 or AVS 156.

AVS 265. Helicopter: CFI Flight. 3 Credits.

Provides the opportunity to present, explain, demonstrate, and assess flight-related skills and knowledge related to all levels of helicopter training, while flying from the Instructor’s seat. Provides training required to prepare for the initial FAA Certified Flight Instructor knowledge and practical tests, and the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Additional funding may be required. Prerequisite: AVS 216. Corequisites: AVS 208B.

AVS 266. Helicopter CFII Flight. 1 Credit.

Covers subject areas required to add an Instrument Helicopter rating to a Flight Instructor certificate. Presents sufficient information to prepare for the Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument knowledge test. Includes preparation to obtain the aeronautical skill and knowledge necessary to apply for the FAA Flight Instructor - Instrument practical test. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training; please see the Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide for detailed information. Prerequisite: AVS 265. Corequisite: AVS 208C.

AVS 267. Economics of Flight Operations. 4 Credits.

Examines management philosophies and accounting procedures as they apply to general aviation. Includes business aspects of maintaining and flying aircraft, operating airport facilities, and managing passenger/cargo activities. Guest speakers from the industry may be featured. Audit available.

AVS 275. Airplane: Professional Pilot. 3 Credits.

Provides further post-commercial instruction and pilot-in-command flight time in single- and multi-engine aircraft for those not selecting the flight instructor option. Flight training fees apply and cover a specific amount of training. Please see the Course Curriculum and Outcome Guide for detailed information. Prerequisite: AVS 225. Corequisites: AVS 207D.